How Do I Remove Mildew Odours From My Basement?

Mold and mildew removal in Toronto home

Nobody likes walking down into their basement and smelling that damp, mildew odour.  It makes it feel like you’re walking into a dungeon.  Your basement doesn’t have to be like that, read on. There are two stages to effectively removing mildew odours. The first is to remove the mildew that causes the unpleasant smell.  Mildew […]

Will Waterproofing Paints Work On My Foundation

High water tables around Toronto Homes

Do Waterproofing Paints Work? When you think about it carefully, we usually waterproof things from the outside. That’s as much true for garments, as it is for leaks on roofs. Engineers understand that it’s futile trying to stop seepage through a crankcase joint. Yet some in the basement-waterproofing industry keep insisting that basement walls are […]

Is All That Winter Snow Causing Your Basement Leaks?

Snow rail on roof of Toronto home

Spring is the season when the majority of leaking basement issues occur. This is due in part to one obvious reason; Spring brings a lot of rain.  Rain gutters are the obvious solution to this problem, but what about the “not so obvious” problem that causes leaking basements? Snow for the past 3-5 months can […]

Spotting and Sorting Out Subsidence Problems Around Your Home

Spotting subsidence problems

Many people worry about the long term costs and safety of buying a house with subsidence. Subsidence refers to unstable building foundations which cause parts of the structure to slowly sink downwards. As with all building issues, levels of subsidence vary greatly, with home owners having to endure great costs and distress in more severe […]

How Do I Dry Out a Wet Basement?

walkout basement under construction in Toronto

If you have a wet basement you’re not alone. Over sixty percent of homeowners in North America share your dilemma. And given Toronto’s age and climate, that number is probably higher.  Attempting to dry out a basement without fixing what’s causing it is like filling a bath with a badly-fitting drain plug. Problems come before solutions. Tackle […]